General Overview:
Houseparents are Christian leaders passionate about facilitating positive life change and the development of at-risk children and teen mothers.
Houseparents will be responsible for providing the level of supervision, care, and treatment necessary to ensure the safety and well-being of each child and mother at the facility. Provide mothers and children an environment as home-like as possible.
Houseparents will be familiar with safety policies, including fire and severe weather protocols.
The houseparent will partner with the caseworker and other staff to meet the mother and children’s needs.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in social services, preferred.
A valid FL driver’s License
Ability to pass an extensive background screening process
Must pass drug screening
Agree to the terms of our moral conduct code / Statement of Faith
Schedule:
Sunday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 9 pm
Essential Functions:
Ensure the needs of mother and child are being met, including food, shelter, clothing and to cultivate the
mother’s spiritual life.
Involved in youth groups and church programs
Daily devotional and meditation
Modeling faith in everyday situations and struggles.
Oversee daily living.
Assess and train basic life skills, including but not limited to:
money management; food management; personal appearance and hygiene; housekeeping; interpersonal
skills; educational planning; job-seeking and job maintenance skills; safe driving guidance; health and
exercise.
Provide transportation as required.
Keep accurate records as required by minimum standards.
Attend meetings
Attend and participate in trainings and houseparent meetings.
Implement case plan/treatment plans.
Work closely with social services, education and other home staff.
Be capable to deescalate situations and moderate behaviors within program guidelines.
Dispense medication timely as prescribed.
Advocate for children while working with all agencies, professionals, volunteers, and biological family members.
Serve at-risk children and their families for a better future.
Communicate and execute the vision of SGC with excellence.
Assist with other duties as assigned.
JOB DESCRIPTION: MATERNITY HOME HOUSEPARENT CONT.
St. Gerard Campus Maternity Home
Knowledge and Abilities:
Become knowledgeable of the principles and practices of behavior management skills and child development.
Ability to evaluate family problems and develop a plan of action for improving relationships.
Ability to review and obtain information.
Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written technical and confidential information and reports.
Ability to implement case plan goals and strategies.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of children in their care.
Ability to problem solve and demonstrate flexibility.
Qualities:
Confidence- will be confident in their God-given abilities and able to present themselves as a leader.
Encourager- truly cares about and shows understanding of the children, staff, volunteers, subcontractors, and other community partners.
Humbleness- willing to listen, realize that success requires a team effort, and can resolve conflict in a
respectful, caring manner.
Quality Management-looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and
thoroughness.
Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses
equipment and materials properly.
Planning and Organizing- is a driven self-starter who prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
Leadership skills- displays flexibility in leadership and includes staff in planning, budgeting, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement; makes themselves available to staff, provides regular performance feedback; and develops supervisee’s skills and encourages growth.
General:
Approach all decisions in a Christ-like manner with a heart for individuals while maintaining the direction and vision
cast by the Executive Director. Take all possible steps to ensure the safety and spiritual well-being of all mothers and children and employees who reside and/or work on the campus.